Tides Today & Tomorrow in Milford Harbor, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Milford Harbor, CT.
Next low tide : 10:01 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 3:53 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8466442
Common Questions About Tides

Milford Harbor, CT Tides - Sep 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:226.24:436.610:311.111:131.06:187:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:166.05:366.411:231.36:197:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:125.86:336.312:081.212:191.56:207:23Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:105.87:306.31:031.21:151.56:217:21Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:065.98:256.41:581.12:101.46:227:19Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:586.19:156.52:491.03:011.26:237:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:446.410:006.73:360.83:490.96:247:16Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:276.610:426.94:190.54:340.76:257:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:066.911:227.05:000.35:160.46:267:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:457.15:390.25:570.26:277:11New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:017.112:237.26:180.16:380.16:287:09New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:427.21:037.46:570.07:210.06:297:08Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:247.11:457.47:370.18:060.06:307:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:097.02:307.58:210.28:540.16:317:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:586.93:197.49:090.39:480.26:327:02Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:516.74:147.310:020.510:460.46:337:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:496.55:147.111:030.711:490.56:346:59First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:526.46:197.012:080.86:356:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:596.47:267.012:540.51:150.76:366:56Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:046.68:307.21:580.42:190.56:376:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:056.99:297.32:580.23:200.36:386:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:007.210:237.43:53-0.14:160.06:396:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:507.411:127.54:43-0.25:07-0.26:406:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:367.511:597.45:30-0.25:56-0.36:416:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:207.56:14-0.26:41-0.26:426:45Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:447.21:047.46:560.07:260.06:436:44Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:297.01:467.37:380.38:100.26:446:42Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:146.72:307.08:210.68:550.56:456:40Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:006.43:156.89:051.09:420.86:466:38Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:486.24:026.59:521.310:321.06:476:37Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8466442)

Common Questions About Milford Harbor, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Milford Harbor, CT today?

Slack tide in Milford Harbor, CT is approximately 6:57 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Milford Harbor, CT?

Milford Harbor, CT is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Milford Harbor, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Milford Harbor, CT?

Tide predictions for Milford Harbor, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Milford Harbor, CT?

Tide data for Milford Harbor, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8466442. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8466442.

What is the moon phase in Milford Harbor, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Milford Harbor, CT is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Milford Harbor, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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